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Amrita TV ‘Super Star’ grand finale live on 19 November
MUMBAI: The music reality show, Amrita TV Super Star, which has completed 115 hourly episodes reaches its finale on 19 November.
The two finalists Job Kurian and Sangeeth S.R. will compete for the Super Star crown and the grand prize of a Maruti Suzuki Swift car.
The three hour finale which will be held in Trivandrum will be decided by public voting through SMS which will be processed instantly and the winner announced soon thereafter– all of which will be telecast live worldwide between 7 pm to 10 pm to viewers in India, Middle East, Europe and USA, asserts an official release.
The programme also comprises performances from the earlier 13 contestants who got eliminated in the shortlisting rounds. Besides participation of contestants,there will be music performances by the celebrity judges and pianist who participated in Super Star right from inception.
The programme will be attended by various actors like Dileep , Kavya Madhavan, and the film personalities who donned the role of invited jury for Super Star during the earlier episodes. The audience for the finale will also see an invited gathering from business houses,ad agencies,government,public sector,media,cable networks and fans and friends of contestants.Hindustan Lever is the main brand sponsor of Super Star.
Amrita TV’s Super Star has resulted in the creation of a Super Star blog forum in the channel’s website which attracted 1.7 million hits in October from across the world. In September it logged 1.1 million hits, adds the release.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
